NCAA: Cal faces Syracuse defense

Cal to be tested by suffocating Syracuse defense

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Under any circumstances, facing the Syracuse defense is a challenge for an unfamiliar opponent. "You hear about it," senior guard Brandon Triche said, "but our zone is going to be way different than they expect."The version Cal sees Saturday evening in their third-round NCAA tournament matchup at HP Pavilion may be the best the Orange has ever put on the floor.BRACKET CENTRAL: All of your bracket needs MORE EAST SUBREGIONAL COVERAGE: From San Jose Mercury-News BRACKET ...